Studio Notes — gold plated

How to Keep Your Gold Jewellery Looking New Gold jewellery tarnishes for one reason: the base metal underneath reacts with moisture, air and chemicals in ways that gold on its own wouldn't. The gold layer is fine. It's what's underneath it that matters. Here's what you need to know. Why some gold jewellery tarnishes and some doesn't Stainless steel doesn't tarnish. It's one of the most stable metals there is, which is why our Everyday range is genuinely waterproof; you can shower, swim, spray perfume and sleep in it, and it won't change colour. The gold plating stays put because...